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Louis IV of Legnica

Duke of Brzeg since 1633 (together with his brothers until 1654), of Wołów (during 1653-1654 with his brothers) and Legnica since 1653 (until 1654 with his brothers, after this alone)

Louis IV of Legnica has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists April 10, 1616 in Brzeg, Poland.

Born

April 10, 1616

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: November 24, 1663

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Brzeg, Poland
Professions
feudatory
Citizenship
Duchy of Legnica, Germany

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: April 10, 1616 (WikiTree) or April 19, 1616 (Early Modern Letters Online).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

More about Louis IV of Legnica

Family

Sibling
Christian, Duke of Brieg
Mother
Dorothea Sibylle of Brandenburg
Sibling
George III of Brieg
Father
John Christian of Brieg

All birth date sources

A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was Louis IV of Legnica born?

Louis IV of Legnica was born in Brzeg, Poland.

When did Louis IV of Legnica die?

Louis IV of Legnica died on November 24, 1663.